Written with all skill levels in mind, this practical handbookpresents detailed instructions for making 20 essential hand toolsfor joinery and general woodworking. All the tools can be made bythe career craftsperson or the weekend woodworker, with commonworkshop tools and techniques. Included are instructions formeasuring and marking tools, cutting tools, holding tools, andstriking toolseverything needed to cut the frame and box jointsthat are at the heart of all furniture and interior woodworking.These tools are put to use as well, with lessons on cuttingmortise-and-tenon frame joints and assembling dovetail joints forcases and drawers. A fine finished project can begin here, withfine handmade hand tools.